Pigeon
House Mountain, that impressive landmark west of Ulladulla, was
one of the sights seen and noted by Captain James cook as he
sailed the east coast of Australia. The mountain was the first
landmark in the region to be given a European name with the
aboriginal people calling it ‘Dithol’, meaning
women’s breast.
These days, Pigeon House is one of the Shoalhaven’s most picturesque and popular bushwalks. The mountain, with its unique shape, can be viewed from a number of vantage points throughout the region.
From the top there are magnificent panoramic views of the rugged cliffs and gorges carved by the Clyde River and its tributaries. The Pigeon House walking track is reached by taking the turnoff from the Princes Highway about three kilometres south of Burrill Lake and then driving about 26 kilometres to a picnic area at the start of the track.
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Why not take the family camping or
bushwalking this weekend? The fresh air and exercise will benefit
the whole family. What a great way to enjoy our wonderful country
full of outdoor pursuits. Children generally love the freedom of
the bush and tend to sleep very well after an outdoor
experience.
One of the unique sights in this beautiful area are the spotted
gums. Ulladulla is blessed with beautiful surroundings: mountains,
beaches, fresh air, clean water and fabulous flora and fauna. One
of the best ways to enjoy the great outdoors is to be properly
equipped.
Dave and Marilyn have 30 years experience in the camping and
outdoor retailing industry and can offer friendly, helpful advice
for your outdoor activities. Whether you're bushwalking Pigeon
House Mountain, camping at the beach or relaxing around the family
barbecue we can advise you on your choice of equipment.
When you're enjoying our wonderful beaches, bush and wilderness
remember to 'pack out what you pack in', keep to the tracks and
leave the area as you found it, or better. An 'emu bob' (all hands
on deck to clean up any rubbish) was a practice used when leaving
our campsite as a child and is a good habit to keep for future
generations. Take some advice from Dave, Marilyn and staff and
take the family into the great outdoors and enjoy every
moment.
Ulladulla is fortunate to have two
significant Aboriginal walking tracks, each close to town and each
built on a spectacular headland, one north of the harbour and one
south. The local land council conducts tours of its track from
near the lighthouse on the southern headland. On the northern
headland "One Track For All"was built by Noel Butler, his wife
Jenny, daughter Melanie and nephew Craig. Two one-kilometre loops
provide access for walkers and the disabled and another track is
in the planning stage.
The
loops feature more than 40 wooden story boards carved from large
slabs of old camphor laurel, golden cypress and deodar cedar from
stands near Goulburn and Crookwell. The story boards, many of them
in colour, give a perspective of the history of Ulladulla and how
the development of first the timber, and then the fishing
industries, affected the Aboriginal people.
“There is a lot to learn from the past and the track is a way
of getting the message across. Of showing that we the original
inhabitants count” said Noel Butler. Headland track of
history . "One Track For All" carvings have environmental messages
as well as descriptions of pioneer history from a different
perspective.
During School
Holidays -
Visit the
National Parks of the South Coast over the summer holidays and
enjoy a wide range of activities - activities in Murramarang
National Park includes coastal bushwalks, spotlight walks to look
for creatures of the night, environmental activities and games at
Depot and Pebbly Beach; walks up pigeon House Mountain and Mt
Bushwalker and cultural walks through Murramarang Aboriginal
area.
Contact the
National Parks and Wildlife Service at Nowra (02) 4423 2170 or
any Shoalhaven
Tourist Information centre.
